A string of Waymo tire slashings is the latest example of vandalism against self-driving cars in San Francisco

Fri, 07/12/2024 - 16:53

A Waymo self-driving taxi crosses an intersection in San Francisco. — Waymo's self-driving taxis are kitted out with cameras and other sensors, like this Jaguar model crossing an intersection in San Francisco.
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A 36-year-old was charged with 17 counts of vandalism on Waymo robotaxis in San Francisco.
It's not the first time Waymo's self-driving cars have been vandalized.
The incidents indicate tensions persist between some in the city and the futuristic vehicles.

Over a dozen of Waymo's self-driving cars were vandalized in San Francisco.

A string of tire slashings and charges brought against the woman who police believe is responsible highlight that tensions remain within some in the city and the futuristic driving technology.